blow in

verb

blew in; blown in; blowing in; blows in
Synonyms of blow innext

intransitive verb

: to arrive casually or unexpectedly

Examples of blow in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Conga-lines of hundreds of climbers near the summit could prove similarly deadly if an unexpected mountain storm blows in. Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 Sanoja’s blast served as one of the final blows in the Marlins’ eventual 12-0 rout of the Braves, who entered the game with the best record in MLB. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026 The argument escalates into a physical altercation, with the two characters coming to blows in the middle of the newsroom. Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026 The wind cost Bader a potential grand slam Saturday when his drive was blown in a couple of feet and pushed 20 feet to the right, according to @WeatherApplied. ABC News, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for blow in

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blow in was in 1882

Cite this Entry

“Blow in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blow%20in. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on blow in

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster